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ANCESTRAL ARCHIVE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Questions for children in early elementary school:

1. Tell me about a time that you felt scared and sad (Depending on comprehension- What makes you feel scared and sad?)

2. Tell me about a time that you felt safe and happy! (Depending on comprehension- What makes you feel safe and happy?)

3. What is one thing you wish adults didn't do?

4. When you're a big kid what's one thing you'll do?

5. If you could be ANYTHING that you wanted when you were a grown up what would it be?

Questions for children in upper elementary and middle school:

1. What is something that grownups don't understand?

2. If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?

3. What is something you don't think anyone knows about you?

4. What do you LOVE about life?

5. What is something you want to make sure you remember when you're older, something that adults might forget.

Questions for children in high school:

1. What makes you feel totally out of control and powerless?

2. What is the hardest and also the best thing about High-school?

3. Who do you admire most and why?

4. If money, school, time, and reality were not issues what would you choose to do in the future and why?

5. What do you want to remember when you're an adult with a family and a busy life?

Questions for Adults:

1. What was challenging for you growing up?

2. What is something you LOVED about your childhood?

3. What are a couple important values to you and why?

4. If you could go back in time and talk to your younger self what would you say?

5. If you could give your future loved ones one piece of advice what would it be?

Questions for 55+:

1. What is your proudest accomplishment so far?

2. What do you think the key to a successful relationship is, whether romantic or platonic?

3. What are some challenges you have overcome that you are proud of?

4. Do you have any traditions or rituals that are important to you and why?

5. What is the best piece of advice you have received that you would like to pass down?